Invest in the Future of Main Street
Main Street America is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to inclusive and resilient neighborhoods and local economies. Your support helps us lead a national movement to make this vision a reality. To get a picture of our collective impact made possible with the support of our donors and partners, check out our 2024 Annual Report.
Check out ways to support our efforts by using the links below.
Donate
Our nationwide network of local organizations positively impacts the lives of millions of Americans. With your support, we can ensure that all of us get to live in a place that has a thriving local economy, is distinctive and rich in character, and features welcoming spaces and unique businesses for residents and visitors alike. Main Street America is a registered 501(c)(3) and all gifts are tax-deductible.
Show your support for Main Street and get access to our donor benefits:
Main Street Champion – Gift of $25-$999
- Exclusive donor updates from Main Street America President & CEO Erin Barnes, including access to special discounts and opportunities
Main Street President’s Council – Gift of $1,000 - $9,999
- All of the above plus:
- Recognition in Main Street America’s annual report
- Invitation to an exclusive donor reception at the Main Street Now Conference
- One special item from Shop Main Street, our one-stop shop for official Main Street America merchandise
Main Street Leadership Circle – Gift of $10,000+
- All of the above plus:
- One complimentary Main Street Now Conference registration
Corporate Partnerships
Main Street America has partnered with a range of nationally recognized corporations to deliver grants and technical services to support thriving local economies and inviting public spaces. We have been proud to partner with a variety of leading companies, including American Express, Brother, eBay, GoDaddy, The Hartford, Meta, U.S. Bank, and many more. Main Street America can work with your company to develop a customized partnership program. Find a list of our current partners and supporters here.
Conference Sponsorship
Main Street Now is the largest nationwide gathering of commercial district revitalization professionals in the U.S., drawing local economic development and revitalization leaders from small towns, mid-sized cities, and urban neighborhood business districts for an immersive networking and learning experience. Sponsoring the Main Street Now Conference is a highly visible, cost-effective way to reach community leaders and partners as they foster new ideas and solutions for preservation-based revitalization. The 2026 Main Street Now Conference will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from April 13 – 15.
Planned Giving
Help secure the future of the Main Street movement by including Main Street America in your estate plans. The endowment funds you donate from your will or trust can be restricted to any purpose you choose consistent with the mission and needs of Main Street America. Your commitment will be a permanent investment in the sustainability of Main Street America. If you intend to include Main Street America in your estate plans, we hope you will let us know. We can provide valuable information about a variety of options that you can then discuss with your professional advisors. If you are interested in making a planned gift, please fill out this form.
For all legal purposes, please refer to our organization as:
National Main Street Center 53 W. Jackson, Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60304
Tax ID#: 46 – 1405965
Or you can print our suggested language for naming Main Street America in your will and bring it to your meeting with your attorney.
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Main Street America members are the lifeblood of the Main Street movement. Join this powerful network to gain access to valuable information and resources that make your job easier, and connect with peers in the commercial district revitalization field.
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